Identifying the target spaces for building evacuation

This paper introduces the concept of target spaces in an egress system of a building. Target spaces can be defined as areas that are parts of the egress system and have critical effects on a smooth and effective evacuation. The purpose of identifying target spaces is to evaluate the threats to life safety or properties. If the target spaces can be recognized, the analysis of an egress system becomes easier for the evaluation of a building. A program called “LAYOUT” to help identify target spaces is also developed and explained in this paper.